Sunday, June 17, 2012

Happy Father's Day To The Dads That I Love




Today's blog post is dedicated to the 2 dads that mean the world to me, my daddy (in the Cubbies shirt) and my loving husband Jon who is my Knight in Shining Armour.  I would not be where I am today if it weren't for these two wonderfully loving men.

My dad has always been the apple of my eye, my dad and I had a bond that could not ever be broken, but now our relationship is different.  My dad passed away October 4th, 2011 after a long battle with coronary disease and renal failure.  I proudly took care of my dad for 14 years, after the death of my mother from breast, bone & brain cancer.  This is going to be my first Father's Day without my dad and it hurts horribly.  I miss him so much, but I also know that he is here with us in spirit.  I hear my dad, I see my dad, he loves my kids too much to move on... but I've also seen my dad dancing with my mom having a grand ol' time, which is what they loved to do in life.  My dad couldn't dance well because when he was a baby he developed Polio and ended up with one leg being shorter than the other, he had a significant limp, but when it came to dancing, he never passed up on an opportunity to dance with my mom.  I remember as a child, me putting my feet on top of his feet and dancing with him in our living room.  Those are memories that I will forever cherish.

As for my husband Jon, we've been married over 17 years and have never regretted one moment of our lives together.  Sure, I may piss him off from time to time, afterall I'm a female, with female hormones, but he always takes it in stride.  Jon and I have been through a lot in our time together, we survived a 6 month Navy Med. Cruise with me being newly pregnant, we've survived raising 5 children with autism and other forms of special needs, we've survived a miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy and a stillborn  son.  We've survived many moves to various states, but we've never lost the love that we have for each other. 

My husband is an excellent father, a very loving father and husband and I couldn't have asked for a better life partner than Jon.  He always puts our children and I first, before his own needs and wants, and will go above and beyond the call of duty when needed - like when our toilet acts up!  (we say he has dookie duty) 

So this post is dedicated to the men that I love always and forever!  Daddy, I miss you more every day and love you more than life itself.  Jon you are the reason I am still breathing, I love you more than life itself and pray that we have many more years to enjoy each others love.

I love you both!

Until next time....


13 comments:

  1. What a beautiful tribute to the men in your life!! My daddy died when I was very small but he was always my hero also and my husband is my protector and defender. Godspeed on your surgery and recovery!!

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    1. Thank you so much. I'm sorry that you lost your daddy early in life, just do as I do, and hold on to those memories because they will get you through the rough spots.

      As for the surgery, thank you, I'm getting nervous about it today, but I know I'm in great hands with my doctor, so the hardest part is not being able to do anything for 2 weeks! :-)
      ~Mimi

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  2. That is such a sweet dedication to the men in your life! You are blessed beyond measure! Happy Father's Day to a couple of amazing men!

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    1. Yes, I have been blessed over and over in my life and I say thanks every night in my prayers & affirmations. My husband says "Thank You" for the Father's Day wishes!! He just finished helping me do the dishes! (even on his "day off")
      ~Mimi

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  3. What a beautiful tribute. My Dad raised me after my Mom died when I was 12. Today would have been my Mom and Dad's 61st wedding anniversary. You are truly blessed. and I will send hugs your way as you face your surgery tomorrow.

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    1. Thank you. I'm sorry about the passing of your mom, I lost my mom when I was 29. I'm trying not to stress about my surgery tomorrow, but I'm sure tomorrow morning I'll be a train wreck. Happy Anniversary to your parents, I'm sure your mom is with you today!
      ~Mimi

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  4. Lovely tribute to your father and hubby! Hugs for your surgery tomorrow.

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    1. Thank you Debbie! I will be looking forward to blogging again when I can type. Being away from the computer for 1-2 weeks is going to be hard on me. :-)
      ~Mimi

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  5. What a beautiful post. You are very lucky to have such a great connection with both of them. Good luck with your surgery. :)

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    1. Thank you so very much Alastair! My dad and I were very close while he was alive and I was lucky enough to fall in love with a man who was in every way just like my dad! Thank you so much for visiting my blog!
      ~Mimi

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  6. Both of these fine dads are fortunate to have such a wonderful woman in their lives.

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    1. Thank you so much Lisa! Both of these men are/were my world... missing my dad a lot today, but I know he's with my mom and happy.
      ~Mimi

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  7. good for you! you are blessed to have these men in your life.

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